When a Chinese baby is born, he/she is already considered to be one year old: age is calculated from the date of conception not the date of birth. Praise should not be given to a new-born Chinese baby as this is believed to invite the attention of demons and ghosts. Instead, the baby should be referred to with unfavourable terms and words. A concave is considered a sign of prosperous life for the baby, while an extruding one is less auspicious. If a baby has more than one hair crown it is thought he/she will be mischievous and disobedient, but if he/she has wide and thick ears, he/she will live in prosperity. Babies who continuously are thought to have been disturbed by evil spirits and to ward these off, a single pomelo leaf is placed beneath his/her mattress. Care is also taken to ensure that the baby’s spirit does not leave his/her body permanently: a baby’s face should not be powdered with white talcum powder when he/she is sleeping as his/her wandering spirit will not recognize his/her face andnot be reunited with the body. When a little older, the baby may be fitted with a black bracelet, talisman or image of the Buddha which is thought to ensure his/her well being.